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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.48, 23,954.40 and 8,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.48, 23,954.40 and 8,176.80 is: 12,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.48 : 23,954.40 = 8,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.48/23,954.40 = 8,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.48x = 23,954.40 × 8,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.48x = 195,870,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,870,337.92/15,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.78

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